Spinnaker – Fleuss – SP-5055-11

The Fleuss series of vintage style timepieces by Spinnaker watches are inspired by the work of Henry Fleuss. He was the inventor of the first Scuba diving apparatus in 1878 and he took early dive missions, which helped to develop the mechanics of deep-sea discovery.

The watch is powered by a precise Japanese TMI NH35 movement by Seiko and the case is made of solid 316L stainless steel. In addition the bezel is made of a vintage bakelite inspired C5 acrylic bezel, which is treated with luminous color. One of the most important thing of modern sport watches, is the scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass. In addition to that, the fascinating mechanical movement can be seen through a glass bottom.

Spinnaker Watches – Fleuss – a tribute to the ocean

Spinnaker timepieces pay tribute to the world and lifestyle of yachting, with a flair and style that makes each timepiece wearable on land and on the waves. Through a special combination of material, design and craftsmanship. Sailing, the very use of nature’s own elements to move across the oceans is the purest form of seafaring. Combining the best of technical skills, engineering prowess, strength, determination

Maritime design language

Spinnaker watches are inspired by vintage diving watches, with an illuminated, one-way turnable acrylic bezel and a well readable typography. The dial surface reminds on the rough sea surface, deep eve-rose and blue colors give a maritime touch and the hands appear like sailing ships on the dial. The vintage style is supported by a vintage leather strap, which van be also perfectly combined with a WatchBandit Vintage Leather strap.

Japanese Precision Movement

The watch is driven by a Japanese Seiko TMI NH35 movement, which is known for its reliability and precision. It’s a movement that many watch manufactures like to use for their watches; It’s precise, tough and easy to repair. A 41 hours power-reserve, bi-directional winding rotor and a diashock shock-system makes it one of the world’s most popular automatic movements. It is widely used in many microbrand watches.